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How To Add A Mailbox On iPhone

Learn how to add another mailbox to iPhone in under 5 minutes using Apple Mail, Gmail, or Outlook apps, with step-by-step instructions for automatic and manual setup.
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How to add a mailbox on your iPhone [step-by-step guide]

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How To Add A New Mailbox On iPhone: Apple Mail

Apple Mail remains the most integrated email solution for iPhone users, supporting unlimited mailboxes from providers including iCloud, Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, and custom domains. The app automatically configures most email accounts in seconds while offering manual setup options for corporate or specialized email servers.

How To Add Mailbox To iPhone Automatically

Adding popular email providers like Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, and Outlook.com to your iPhone takes less than 60 seconds through Apple Mail's automatic configuration:

1. Navigate to Settings > Mail > Accounts to get started.

Open the Settings on your iPhone and tap Mail.

2. Tap “Add Account” and choose your email provider (Gmail, iCloud, Yahoo, Outlook, AOL, or Exchange). 

Tap Add account.

3. Enter your email address and password and tap “Next”. 

Add your email and password, then tap Next.

4. Wait 10-15 seconds while Mail verifies and configures your account automatically.

How To Create A New Mailbox On iPhone: Gmail

Gmail for iOS supports multiple account types beyond Gmail addresses, including Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud, and any IMAP/POP email account, making it a versatile alternative to Apple Mail:

1. Open the Gmail app and tap your profile picture (in the top-right). Select "Add another account" from the account switcher. Then choose your provider:

  • Google (for Gmail/G Suite)
  • Outlook, Hotmail, Live
  • Yahoo
  • iCloud (requires app-specific password)
  • Other (IMAP/POP)
Choose the account type you'd like to add.

2. Sign in with your credentials; Gmail automatically configures most accounts. 
For "Other" accounts, select IMAP or POP3. You will be prompted to enter your incoming server settings (from your provider).

Input your incoming server settings.

3. Then, configure your outgoing server (SMTP) settings.

Input your outgoing server settings.

4. Choose sync options and folder preferences to complete your setup. Your new mailbox will now appear in the account switcher. 

How To Add New Mailbox To iPhone: Outlook

Microsoft Outlook for iOS integrates seamlessly with Office 365, Outlook.com, Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, and any IMAP email account while providing built-in calendar and file management:

1. Launch the Outlook app → tap Get Started (first-time users) or Settings → Add Account
2. Enter your email address → Outlook auto-detects most providers
3. Sign in with your password → complete any two-factor authentication
4. Grant permissions for calendar and contact sync (optional)
5. Add more accounts by repeating the process from Settings

Fill in your email address and tap Add account.
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